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Year 2020 merchandise in almost new condition, featuring Yunjin gold leaf on the front with two round images: left a gold leaf relief of a plum blossom and right a piece of Yunjin silk with a dragon motif, with Jinling gold leaf text describing the hand‑made craft from Nanjing.
Description from the seller
Front
Yúnjǐn · Jīnbó
Translation:
"Yun brocade and gold leaf"
That describes the two round images:
left: relief in gold leaf (golden plum blossoms)
right: a piece of Yunjin silk with a dragon motif
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Left panel (golden plum blossom)
梅开富贵
Méi kāi fù guì
Literally:
"When the plum blossoms bloom, wealth and status come."
Free translation:
" blooming plum brings prosperity, happiness and wealth."
The plum blossom is in Chinese culture a very important symbol of:
resilience
steadfastness
success after adversity
happiness
Because the blossom appears while it is still cold, it is seen as a symbol of perseverance.
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金陵金箔
Jīnlíng jīnbó
Translation:
"Gold leaf from Jinling (Nanjing)."
Jinling is the old name of Nanjing.
The longer text below describes the traditional craft of beating gold leaf. In short:
"The craft of Nanjing gold leaf has a long history. It is entirely handmade through many steps. It is an important part of Chinese cultural heritage and has both artistic and collecting value."
Front
Yúnjǐn · Jīnbó
Translation:
"Yun brocade and gold leaf"
That describes the two round images:
left: relief in gold leaf (golden plum blossoms)
right: a piece of Yunjin silk with a dragon motif
---
Left panel (golden plum blossom)
梅开富贵
Méi kāi fù guì
Literally:
"When the plum blossoms bloom, wealth and status come."
Free translation:
" blooming plum brings prosperity, happiness and wealth."
The plum blossom is in Chinese culture a very important symbol of:
resilience
steadfastness
success after adversity
happiness
Because the blossom appears while it is still cold, it is seen as a symbol of perseverance.
---
金陵金箔
Jīnlíng jīnbó
Translation:
"Gold leaf from Jinling (Nanjing)."
Jinling is the old name of Nanjing.
The longer text below describes the traditional craft of beating gold leaf. In short:
"The craft of Nanjing gold leaf has a long history. It is entirely handmade through many steps. It is an important part of Chinese cultural heritage and has both artistic and collecting value."

